Addis Ababa Restaurant and café — Restaurant in Phoenix

The worst Ethiopian food I have ever had i my life. The worst injera I have ever eated in my life. Total cost me almost $80.00. He gave me chicken tibs, as doro WAT. This was not WAT, this was chicken tibs. I’m sad to say, this absolutely NOT Ethiopian food. This is someone who is trying to make Ethiopian food, but doesn’t know how. When I was 7 years old, I can make better beets and gomen... Even the salad was wrong. The only thing edible was sambusas, but the lentils were still hard and raw. It’s under new management. I came with short notice, they made the food quickly. Injera was very dry, the tea was bad was under seasoned and weak, the vegetables are absolutely terrible. I use to work and here and know the previous owner. The menus were dirty. The new manager is a sweet guy, he’s very nice and friendly, he’s a great host, I really like him. But he ripped me off, fed me trash food, I had a friend with me. I tried to handle it respectfully and nicely with the manager, I didn’t want to leave a bad review, but I thought about how I spent $80.00 on really disgusting beets and nasty collard greens. Worst restaurant food experience of my life. I spent $80.00. ($76.00). I wish I could get a refund. Don’t ever come here (I had to say something.) I couldn’t have had good quality food somewhere else but I wanted show my Nigerian friend my culture. It was extremely embarrassing and the restaurant made me very ashamed. According to my Nigerian friend, the fufu was lumpy and cooked wrong. Imagine being embarrassed of your culture because someone presented it badly. 😳💔$76.00 he gave us crunchy dry injera! It scratched my throat and I kept coughing. This food was mostly garbage food. The beef and chicken was dry . He made FAJITAS! This is the food your uncle or dad makes you when mom is not home, he learned from his wife or something, but you lie to him and tell him it’s good because you don’t want to hurt his feelings. Whoever made this can’t cook, and is a very rude and disrespectful person. Dry injera?? DRY INJERA??????????? Dry beef and chicken? Tomato sauce in doro wat?? Where is the Berbere and kibe? Chicken breast doro wat bro???? It was dark black injera and the outside was crunchy the corners were stale. 💔😭😭😭😭😭😭😭⁉️❓❓❓❓🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨 why did they break my...

We've never had a worse experience in any other restaurant! Prior to driving up, we called up the restaurant to check if they were open. A lady answered and confirmed that they were indeed open.

After driving from halfway across the town, we were excited about the prospect of some good food, and entered the restaurant.

Upon entering, we noticed the place was kinda dark, and empty (despite the "Open" neon sign glowing outside). There was a lady, a girl, and a guy standing in the middle of the restaurant discussing something. We entered and asked again if the place was open and the lady confirmed it was. She said the girl would help us out with the menu, and walked out of the restaurant along with the guy.

As soon as they walked out, the girl turned to us and said the restaurant wasn't going to operate the day with no explanation whatsoever! It was a colossal waste of our time and energy. If they weren't going to operate, why not confirm that over the phone call, or right as we entered the place?

We ended up driving out of the place again on an empty stomach, searching for a different restaurant that might be open. Will NEVER return...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Addis Ababa, an exceptional Ethiopian restaurant, and I can't recommend it enough! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and outstanding customer service that made me feel right at home.

The ambiance of the restaurant is enhanced by lovely music that complements the dining experience perfectly. It creates a relaxed and inviting atmosphere that encourages you to sit back and enjoy the moment.

Now, let's talk about the food! The dishes are absolutely delicious, bursting with authentic flavors and spices that truly capture the essence of Ethiopian cuisine. Each bite was a delightful exploration of taste!

The lovely owner was not only welcoming but also took the time to share his passion for the food and culture, which added a personal touch to the evening. It's clear that he genuinely cares about his guests and wants everyone to have an unforgettable experience.

If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience filled with great food, delightful atmosphere, and excellent service, look no further than Addis Ababa. I can't...